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Bolton vs Middlesbrough - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton 
AI Match Summary
Bolton host Middlesbrough in the Championship. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Bolton have averaged 1.5 scored and 1.36 conceded recently, against Middlesbrough's 1.59 scored and 1.28 conceded. Past meetings favor Middlesbrough slightly — 0-5-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 20, 2024, ending 3:0. The numbers (1.56 xG vs 1.94) point toward Middlesbrough. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Middlesbrough come out ahead of Bolton on wins alone.
- Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Middlesbrough have taken 5 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Bolton | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 32 |
| Wins | 11 | 12 |
| Draws | 7 | 12 |
| Losses | 10 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.5 | 1.59 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.36 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Bolton scored in 71% of their last 28 outings.
Middlesbrough let in goals in 75% of their last 32 matches.
H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.
Recent resilience: Bolton stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Bolton
(Home)Middlesbrough
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 23 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20:14 | 21 |
| 3 | West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 29:12 | 19 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17:11 | 17 |
| 5 | QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 15:9 | 17 |
| 6 | West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12:10 | 17 |
| 7 | Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21:10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17:16 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15:13 | 15 |
| 10 | Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 14 |
| 11 | Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:16 | 14 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12:14 | 14 |
| 13 | Charlton | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | 14 |
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15:18 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12:13 | 11 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 18 | Lincoln City | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 10 |
| 20 | Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17:20 | 9 |
| 21 | Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15:19 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8:19 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:19 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8:20 | 4 |
